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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 269.58 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 269.58 and 185.25 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 269.58 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/269.58 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 269.58 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 49,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,939.70/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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